5-Hour Abaia Winery Wine Tour in Durrës with Bunker Cellar Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Tour a winery that repurposes communist-era bunkers for aging wine
• 02 Taste three premium Albanian wines and two types of raki
• 03 Enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch with local specialties
• 04 Learn about Albanian winemaking history and techniques

Discover a hidden gem of Albanian winemaking at Abaia Winery, where tradition meets innovation. This boutique winery has transformed communist-era bunkers into underground wine cellars, creating the perfect environment for aging exceptional wines. Stroll through the lush vineyards, explore the unique bunker cellar, and savor a carefully curated tasting of premium wines and traditional raki. Cap off your visit with a hearty Albanian lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional specialties.

This boutique winery has transformed communist-era bunkers into underground wine cellars, creating the perfect environment for aging exceptional wines.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Durres

Languages Albanian, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Abaia Winery Tour with Tasting and Traditional Lunch

• 10:00 - Departure from Vinum Wine Bar, Durrës

• Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside.

• Take a guided tour of the vineyard and bunker cellar.

• Join a wine and raki tasting session.

• Savor a traditional Albanian lunch at the winery.

• Return to Durrës.

• 15:00 - Arrival back at Vinum Wine Bar

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Round-trip transportation from Durrës

• Guided winery tour

• Tasting of three wines and two types of raki

• Traditional Albanian lunch (salad, appetizer, main dish - meat or vegetarian)

What's Not Included

• Additional food, drinks, and souvenirs

What to bring

• During the summer season, please bring a bottle of water, sun cream, and a hat.

Know before you go

• Minimum 2 days' notice is required to guarantee a seat.

• The tour operates daily.

• Groups and individuals are welcome.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vinum Wine Bar & Restaurant, st Taulantia, Durrës, Albania

Tour start

st, Rruga Taulantia 1, Durrës 2001, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.